At round 6am, Shopera’s maid, Blatina Maseko, discovered Shopera’s handbag outside the house and she quickly advised her employer.

Upon taking the handbag, Shopera discovered that all her belongings were missing which prompted her to report the matter at ZRP Mkoba.

On August 20, police got a tip-off from members of the public that Moyo was at Mkoba 6 Shopping Centre, and that he was in possession of different currencies ranging from United States dollars to pounds. He was arrested and only US$1 200, $123 and R30 was recovered.

Upon questioning Moyo revealed that he had used the rest of the money to buy a refrigerator, Plasma TV, home theatre, television stand, and a white two plate stove.